wowza! what a two and a half weeks! i enjoyed it immensely but cannot begin to tell you how wonderful it is to be back.

there's so much i can tell you about the experience this year, but i guess i'll start with the instructor, Shelley Horten-Tripp. in my last update i said she was eccentric. well, i wrote that... Read More

True story, out of the two times that I drove through OK, I stayed in a very small town (can't recall the name) in a motel for $20 cash, and there was a sign on the mirror in the room that said, I shit you not:

Please, No Livestock in Room

Ok, I did get to spend an entire day in Oklahoma City, which was picturesque.

so, here i am at the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute. it's been a blast so far, even though i've been working my ass off. i'm the drawing and painting liaison this year, so it's been a bit better than working in the PR office. the instructor, Selley Horten-Tripp, is a bit eccentric (hey, she's a painter) but she's got... Read More

the website is slowly taking shape, but those of you who have done websites know that it's a LOT OF FUCKING WORK! i can't believe i agreed to build new ones for two different people...sheesh! on the upside, i'm building a better one for my instructor, George Hughes, so that it runs smoother, and he's giving me a painting for... Read More

did you say you were coming back to pittsburgh? i'd be interested in ordering shirts for a band i work with...whatever it takes to support local artists. once we find a new drummer...we're going to be touring our asses off as well...

ok folks, you had your chance to buy them outright, now you've got to work for them. all the shirts tat were previously listed have gone up on Ebay. much thanks also go to HyenaHell for her purchase. it's in the mail!

ok, people. get your money ready. these are crappy pics because my camera sucks, but they'll give you an idea. if you'd like one, they're $20 plus shipping and handling. these are one-of-a-kind, hand screened artwork. the shirts are thrift-store buys, so sizing is varied. hit me up if you're interested or would like to see more. i've got tons... Read More